Wednesday, August 7, 2024

First gene-editing therapy may cure blood disorder

The treatment for beta thalassaemia is to be offered on the NHS and uses Nobel Prize-winning technology.

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NHS sets out 'safer' child gender services model

Six regional clinics will open over the next two years, with an emphasis on mental health support.

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AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS?

Generative AI will be transformative for NHS patient outcomes, a senior government advisor says.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

BMA calls for ban on puberty blockers to be lifted

Doctors' union attacks landmark review into gender care for under-18s as it launches its own evaluation.

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Monday, August 5, 2024

Two new dementia risks identified by major report

Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests.

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The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?

The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.

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Thursday, August 1, 2024

The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?

The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.

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